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- Fitzsimmons, Jim P., Burrill, L. C., Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, Oregon State University. Extension Service, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Wild garlic (Allium vineale) was introduced from Europe where it was used as a food flavoring. It is found in pastures, lawns, ornamental beds, and several cultivated crops. It grows west of the Cascades from Vancouver Island south into northwest Oregon.
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- Burrill, L. C., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Western wildcucumber (Marah oreganus [T. & G.] Howell), also known as Oldman- in-the-ground, Echinocystis oregana Cogn., is a perennial with stems that regrow each spring from a huge woody root. Stems become long, and they climb with the aid of branched tendrils. Leaves are alternate, lobed, and up to 6...
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Fitzsimmons, Jim P., and Burrill, L. C.
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- Published March 1993. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Peachey, Ronald Edward, Landgren, Chal G., Miller, Timothy W., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- This publication offers an integrated approach to effective weed management in Christmas trees, incorporating diverse strategies and practices to keep weed populations off balance. It includes strategies for using prevention, mechanical means, cover crops and vegetated strips, flame weeding, and biological and chemical controls. Emphasis in chemical recommendations is on...
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Downing, Troy (Troy Woerner), Gamroth, Michael J., and Schneider, Gary L.
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- High-quality forages, such as alfalfa and grasses, are important for efficient milk production from dairy cows. Forages provide the effective fiber that is critical for good health and longevity. Inadequate effective fiber in the cow’s diet is one reason for acidosis and milk fat depression. Historically, when forage quality changed,...
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- Technical Report
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- Schmall, Vicki L., Leno, Janice, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- The action of a medicine may be less predictable in an older person and its intended action may be altered. Sometimes the effect is insignificant; other times it can be dramatic.
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Schmall, Vicki L., Leno, Janice, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Medicines today are powerful chemicals that are more effective than ever before. Used carefully they can work wonders. However, both prescription and over-the-counter (nonprescription) medicines can create problems, especially if misused or abused. You probably try to find out about movies and restaurants before going to them, how to use...
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Hare, Jan, Courrier, B., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Grief includes many feelings, some of the most common being disbelief, numbness, guilt, anger, and intense sadness. Parents may not have the answers or may not even have comforting words to offer a grieving child. However, they can be willing to listen and to answer questions honestly even when the...
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Mansour, N. S., Baggett, James R., and Jarmin, Marvin L.
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- Published August 1985. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Fitzsimmons, Jim P., Burrill, L. C., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Tuber oatgrass (Arrhenatherum elatius var bulbosum) is native to Europe and was introduced into this country as a meadow grass. It is found throughout the Pacific Northwest but is common west of the Cascades and locally in central Washington.
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- Moore, James A., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Declared out of print May 2010. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, University of Idaho. Extension, Stebbins, Robert L., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published May 1992. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, University of Idaho. Extension, Stebbins, Robert L., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published May 1992. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Olsen, Jeff L., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Provides general rules for training, pruning, and limb bending, and explains open-center, central-leader, and espalier training. Outlines specific guidelines for training and pruning apple, pear, sweet cherry, sour cherry, peach, prune, plum, apricot, fig, persimmon, walnut, hazelnut, and chestnut trees. Includes 17 figures that illustrate various techniques.
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and Straatman, Marcelle
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- Published February 1984. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Aldrich-Markham, Susan, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Four speedwell species are important weeds in the Pacific Northwest: • Ivyleaf speedwell (Veronica hederaefolia L.) • Persian, birdseye, or winter speedwell (Veronica persica Poir.) • Creeping speedwell (Veronica filiformis Sm.) • Purslane speedwell (Veronica peregrina L.)
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Hannaway, D. B., and Ballerstedt, Peter John, 1956-
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- Revised April 1988. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Agricultural Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and Burridge, Judith Steele
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- Published April 1980. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension Service, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and Koester, Ardis W.
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- Learning Object
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- Fitzsimmons, Jim P., Burrill, L. C., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Red sorrel (Rumex acetosella) also is known as sheep, horse, field, mountain, and cow sorrel or sour dock. This European weed grows throughout the Pacific Northwest under various soil and climate conditions.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Nelson, A. Gene, and Willett, Gayle S.
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- Published January 1985. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Ball, Daniel A. (Daniel Allen), 1954-, Hulting, Andrew Gerald, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published October 2009. Reviewed December 2013. Please check for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Cooperative Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Agricultural Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Ross, Charles R. (Charles Robert), 1908-, and Baker, Lyle (Lyle Albert)
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- Published December 1967. Reprinted August 1979. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Hansen, Hugh J., Trimmer, Walter L., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, University of Idaho. Extension, Stebbins, Robert L., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published May 1992. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, University of Idaho. Extension, Stebbins, Robert L., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published May 1992. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Mansour, N. S., Anderson, Wilbur, and Darnell, Thomas J.
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- Published February 1984. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, McNeilan, Ray A., and VanDerZanden, Ann Marie, 1966-
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- Published January 1999. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Raab, Carolyn A., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Pickling is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. The Chinese were fermenting vegetables as early as the third century B.C. By the first century A.D., Romans also were pickling. Pickled products appeared in America, too. The pickle barrel was common during the colonial days. Pickles even became part...
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Bedell, Thomas E., Whitesides, Ralph E., and Hawkes, Robert B.
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- Published February 1981. Reprinted August 1984. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Hannaway, D. B., Fransen, Steve, Cropper, James B., Teel, Merle, Chaney, Marty, Griggs, Tom, Halse, Richard R., Hart, John, Cheeke, Peter R., Hansen, Donald, Klinger, Robert G., Lane, Woody, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) is native to western and central Europe, but has been grown in North America for more than 200 years. In the 1830s, settlers in western Virginia recognized the forage value of shade tolerant D. glomerata plants growing in an orchard.
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- Technical Report
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- Mansour, N. S., Richardson, D. G. (Daryl G.), Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and Matson, Walter E.
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- Published July 1985. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Gangwer, Michael I., Hansen, D. E. (Donald E.), Bodyfelt, F. W. (Floyd W.), 1937-, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- The public expects and deserves a safe food supply. This includes food free of antibiotic residues. Congress has empowered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to examine and closely monitor the use of animal drugs in dairy herds across the nation. This regulatory agency has the power of enforcement action.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and Harter, Charlotte T.
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- Revised March 1981. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension Service, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Esperanza, Roselyn, Straatman, Marcelle, Frasier, Roberta C., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Bell, John F., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Revised June 1982. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Burt, Lawrence A., Kropf, James A., Moulton, Curtis James, 1953-, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Pacific Northwest vegetable and fruit growers always have faced changing markets. To many growers, these changes have seemed faster than usual in recent years, fueled by shifting consumer preferences, increasing production costs, and new market logistics. The number of processing plants in the region continues to decline. Typically, plant closures...
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Kershaw, Nancy, Schmall, Vicki L., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Explains normal bladder habits and the urinary system. Discusses how bladder habits and control are affected by various physical changes associated with aging, drugs, illnesses, and mental changes. Covers types of incontinence, including urge, stress, overflow, functional, iatrogenic, total, and mixed incontinence. Provides a list of warning signs of an...
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Colquhoun, Jed, Fandrich, Lynn, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica Host.) is a winter annual grass weed that was introduced into the United States in the late 1800s. It is found throughout the continental United States and is most common in the winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production areas of the Pacific Northwest and central Great...
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- Technical Report
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- Hansen, Hugh J., Trimmer, Walter L., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- More than 4.5 million acres in the Pacific Northwest are irrigated with electric-powered sprinkler systems. Center pivots are used on about 1.25 million acres. Irrigation runoff can be a problem on many of these sprinkler-irrigated fields.
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- Technical Report
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- Hermes, J. C. (James C.), Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Feeds are formulated and manufactured for chickens to meet their nutritional needs at specific ages and production characteristics.
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- Technical Report
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- Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Raab, Carolyn A., Hilderbrand, Kenneth S., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Smoked fish is considered a delicacy in the Pacific Northwest. Whether caught or purchased, fish can be smoked successfully at home. Once smoked, fish has a short shelf life. Even refrigeration won’t guarantee that smoked fish will stay safe to eat. The bacteria that cause botulism food poisoning could start...
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Bushnell, Dwight J., 1944-, and Wheeler, Greg
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- Published April 1985. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Hermes, J. C. (James C.), Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- The first decision to be made is whether to incubate eggs naturally or artificially. Natural incubation uses a broody hen to incubate eggs by sitting on them in a nest. Broody hens, when available, work best for small clutches of eggs.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Raab, Carolyn A., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Freezing is one of the simplest and least time consuming methods of food preservation. For best quality, it is important to follow directions carefully. Color, flavor, and nutritive value can be affected by freshness of the produce selected, method of preparation and packaging, and conditions of freezing.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published July 1989. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Learning Object
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Boltes, Barbara V., Lewis, Margaret, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published July 1989. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Learning Object
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Swanson, Marilyn, Wood, Mary Lee, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published November 1988. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Learning Object
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Swanson, Marilyn, Wood, Mary Lee, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published December 1988. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Learning Object
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Burt, Lawrence A., Wolfley, Blair F., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Selecting the right people to meet and serve customers is an important decision in establishing and operating a direct farm market outlet. When selecting and training employees, remember that customers expect a cordial atmosphere and friendly service. You want employees who are alert for opportunities to be of service, who...
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Burt, Lawrence A., Wolfley, Blair F., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Selecting a good location for a direct farm‑to‑consumer enterprise is of primary importance in direct marketing. Although roadside stands, U-pick operations, and farmers markets can and do operate in different locations and settings, certain key factors contribute to a satisfactory direct market location: • Being on a well‑traveled road near...
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Burt, Lawrence A., Wolfley, Blair F., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- A successful direct farm maketing business requires a knowledge and understanding of effective marketing and management practices. This publication discusses what services and choices to offer customers and how to price and promote items for sale.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Burt, Lawrence A., Wolfley, Blair F., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Strategies for managing production and marketing costs ensure greater profitability and stability, especially for direct marketers who decide to expand and diversify their operations. In developing these strategies, it is important to understand concepts such as fixed and variable costs, depreciation, and interest. These concepts can help you develop budgets...
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Burt, Lawrence A., Wolfley, Blair F., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- With the renewed interest in direct marketing activity, more and more farmers are asking, Is direct farm‑to‑consumer marketing the answer? This question can best be answered after assessing: • Personal abilities and desire to sell directly to consumers • The farming operation’s compatibility with direct marketing The assessment should also...
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- Technical Report
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- Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Trimmer, Walter L., and Hansen, Hugh J.
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- Declared out of print May 2010. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Burgett, D. M., Fisher, Glenn C., Mayer, Daniel F., Johansen, Carl A., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, and Washington State University. Cooperative Extension
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- Reprinted November 1993. Declared out of print July 2010. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Sagili, Ramesh R., Burgett, D. M., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- A guide for both commercial growers who rent honey bees for pollination and beekeepers who provide pollination services, including information on honey bee colony strength evaluation, average number of colonies needed for pollination, basic honey bee biology in context of pollination, and pollination contracts.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Straatman, Marcelle, and Lindauer, Shelley Lynne Knudsen
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- Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Straatman, Marcelle, and Lindauer, Shelley Lynne Knudsen
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- Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and Straatman, Marcelle
- Abstract:
- Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Trimmer, Walter L., Hansen, Hugh J., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
- Abstract:
- Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Nesse, Philip E., Ball, Daniel A. (Daniel Allen), 1954-, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
- Abstract:
- Declared out of print July 2010. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Burrill, L. C., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Distaff thistle is sometimes called wooly distaff thistle, and in Australia it is Saffron thistle. It is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and central Europe.
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- Technical Report
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- Proebsting, William M., Landgren, Chal G., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Over the past 30 years, Christmas trees have become an intensively managed horticultural crop. During this period, higher standards and increasing competition have given the edge to growers who are progressive and highly motivated. Whether you’re a large or small producer, your trees must have consistently high quality for successful...
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- Technical Report
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- Landgren, Chal G., Douglass, Bernard S., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Each Christmas tree species requires special skill and specific knowledge to be grown successfully. True fir Christmas trees are no exception. In fact, the true firs, many argue, require more detailed knowledge, more specific site requirements, and more individual attention than other species.
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- Technical Report
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- Gamroth, Michael J., Moore, James A., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Stalls must be large enough to provide a comfortable bed and ad- equate room for cows to rise. As animals get larger, so must the free stalls.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Matson, Walter E., and Hellickson, Martin L.
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- Published July 1983. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Mansour, N. S., and Baggett, James R.
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- Published August 1985. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Burrill, L. C., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens L.) probably is the most troublesome of several members of the buttercup family that are weeds in the Pacific Northwest. There are many native species of buttercup in the Pacific Northwest, but the weedy species are of European origin. It’s likely that they were introduced as...
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- Technical Report
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- Schmall, Vicki L., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Life is filled with changes. Sometimes those changes involve loss. When we lose someone or something important to us, we grieve. Although the death of a loved one is generally the most intensely and deeply felt loss, many life changes can involve loss and cause us to grieve.
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- Technical Report
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- Hansen, Hugh J., Trimmer, Walter L., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and DeCalesta, David S.
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- Published August 1982. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Creator:
- Fitzsimmons, Jim P., Burrill, L. C., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Declared out of print July 2010. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Aldrich-Markham, Susan, Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Common groundsel, native to Europe, is now common throughout the temperate regions of the world. It is widespread in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, but most common west of the Cascade Mountains. This weed is found in many crops, including forages, cereals, mint, berries, and row crops, as well as in...
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- Barney, Danny L., Bristow, Peter, Cogger, Craig George, 1950-, Fitzpatrick, Sheila M., Hart, John M. (John Mervyn), 1947-, Kaufman, Diane, Miles, Carol, Miller, Timothy, Moore, Patrick P., Murray, Todd, Rempel, Hannah, Strik, Bernadine C. (Bernadine Cornelia), 1962-, Tanigoshi, Lynell K., Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, Oregon State University. Extension Service, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, and United States. Department of Agriculture
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- This publication replaces Pacific Northwest Extension publication PNW 176.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension, and Cornelius, James C. (James Conley)
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- Published September 1993. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Burrill, L. C., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Catchweed bedstraw (Galium aparine L.), also called bedstraw or cleavers, is a native annual with weak, climbing, or twining stems, up to 6 feet long (figure 1). Whorls of six to eight narrow single-nerved leaves are attached to square stems (figure 2). Both stems and leaves have short backward-turning bristles...
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- Technical Report
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- Locke, Kerry A., Burrill, L. C., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Bulbous bluegrass is another example of an introduced European plant that escaped to become weedy. The first reports of its growth in the United States were experimental plantings at Arlington, Virginia, in 1907, and one at Pullman, Washington, at about the same time. It was produced commercially in southern Oregon...
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, University of Idaho. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, Allen, Nancy, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Two factors have led to curtailment of some lethal methods of combating sheep predators and limit the use of others: changes in public attitudes and more restrictive state and federal regulations. Ranchers now use more nonlethal methods for reducing losses of sheep to predator attack. Electric fence tests in Oregon...
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- Hermes, J. C. (James C.), Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- In nature, chicks hatch after 2 to 4 weeks of incubation by the parents, most often the hen. The hatched chicks provide the stimulus to the hen to change her work from incubating eggs to brooding young. This form of brooding chicks is the easiest if only a few chicks...
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- Butler, M. D. (Marvin D.), Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension System, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Blue mustard (Chorispora tenella) is a native of Russia or southwest Asia. It first was documented in this country in Lewiston, Idaho in 1929, and has spread throughout the western plains states, the western portion of the United States, and southern Canada.
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- Moore, James A., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Most producers would agree that all buildings that house livestock and poultry need ventilation. The real discussion begins when you try to determine how much ventilation you must provide.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published March 1992. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Douglas, Clyde Lee, Wysocki, Donald John, 1952-, Zuzel, John, Rickman, R. W., Klepper, B. L., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Extensive areas of eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Idaho are well suited to dryland production of small grains and legumes. Commonly, over this area, winter wheat is planted in rotation with either annual legumes or summer fallow.
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, Hollingsworth, Craig S., Berry, Ralph E. (Ralph Eugene), 1940-, Fisher, Glenn C., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published June 1984. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report
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- Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Extension, United States. Department of Agriculture, University of Idaho. Extension, Berry, Ralph E. (Ralph Eugene), 1940-, Fisher, Glenn C., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
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- Published May 1993. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
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- Technical Report